10 Wrestlers TNA should Cut

[MarkMaddenSuperFan]

Billy Behrens has an excellent article about the TNA roster, and management's failure to make the tough decision and let people go. The truth is that there are TOO many wrestlers on the TNA roster and they need to make cuts to not only save money, but also to free up some spots/TV time.

Here is my list:

1. James Storm - Haven't we seen enough of Storm? The whole Cowboy gimmick is so lame. They've tried a lot of different ideas to get this guy over and none really worked. Unless they are going to do something different with him I say....cut cut cut.

2. Kip James - Came into the company based on his WWE experience and the possibility of teaming up with his old partner BG James. But James and been very uninspired over the last 3 years in TNA. His role has been downplayed to a "Rico-like" assistant. Get rid of him.

3. Lance Rock - a very average worker with a comedy gimmick that isn't over. Nice wrestler but not worth keeping around.

4. So Cal Val - Maybe I'm alone on this - but I don't see a ton of potential in this "knockout."

5. Hector Guerrero - His "Latino Heat" impersonation is lame and actually hurts LAX. Homicide is good on the mic and should be more of a mouthpiece.

6. Johnny Devine - He's been around for years, has had lot of gimicks and and has shown very little. He is actually using that same dumb gimmick where he sets up the video camera...lame. He's been a loyal guy but it's time to get rid of him.

7. Miss Jackie - Old and has used up the recognition that she garned with the WWE. Time to part ways - we'll miss those big boobs.

8. Rhino - There's just not a spot for him anymore. It seems like TNA is always trying to crowbar him into angles etc. He is not a top guy and probably will be mid-card guy for his career so it's not worth it to keep him around

9 and 10. Team 3D (Brother Ray and Devon) - I am not opposed to keeping these two around as agents, trainers or some type of backstage role. But this team has done everything. When's the last time they've really done something creative in TNA? Time to step aside.

 

[klunderbunker]

For the most part, definitely agree. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 you'll get no argument.

Val is finally getting some tv time, but where do they go with her from here? She's absolutely gorgeous if nothing else. While I wouldn't release her right now, I'd give her very little rope as she's limited in what she brings.

Rhino, as much as I hate to admit it, you might be right. I've always been a fan of his, but right now he just has no place. The Taylor Wilde angle just makes no sense at all to me. They both learned to wrestle in Detroit? Big deal. What's next, joining up with the MCMG?

James Storm- I have to disagree here. While I wouldn't say release him, a gimmick change is a must right now. Beer Money is one of the most pointless tag teams I've ever seen. Granted that could be due to the insanely overprolonged feud with LAX. His feud with Sting just made me shake my head as to its ending, but he has a lot of potential, far more than Harris at least. Out of your list, he's the only one I flat out disagree with.

 

[TheOneBigWill]

Billy Behrens has an excellent article about the TNA roster, and management's failure to make the tough decision and let people go. The truth is that there are TOO many wrestlers on the TNA roster and they need to make cuts to not only save money, but also to free up some spots/TV time.

While you claim there are too many wrestlers on the T.N.A. roster, I claim there are too few on a W.W.E. roster.. which is why T.N.A. is in the right for having double digit numbers on their's.

The more wrestler's you have, the more options you have to make sure you don't get stale matches. The only reason we DO get stale matches is because of creative, not the lack of talent.

Here is my list:

The best thing about people creating list's are the other people who get to come along and either tear them apart, or agree. I can't wait to see Sam destroy you for your #1 selection.

1. James Storm - Haven't we seen enough of Storm? The whole Cowboy gimmick is so lame. They've tried a lot of different ideas to get this guy over and none really worked. Unless they are going to do something different with him I say....cut cut cut.

I bet you're a Chris Harris fan, aren't you?

I once thought James Storm wasn't as good as Harris, and I thought 100% wrong. Storm is funny, he's innovative, he's taking his gimmick and using it in new ways each week.

He's gone from being just your average cowboy (Smoking Gunns, anyone) to a Redneck that's actually worth paying attention to.

2. Kip James - Came into the company based on his WWE experience and the possibility of teaming up with his old partner BG James. But James and been very uninspired over the last 3 years in TNA. His role has been downplayed to a "Rico-like" assistant. Get rid of him.

While I wouldn't be hurt if Kip were to get a pink slip to match his tights.. the fact is he's bringing a new form of life to a Knockout's division that's beginning to take a stale turn.

He's helping the Beautiful People become more 'powerful' and more of a threat in that division. Something Rico never could do with anything he involved himself in.

Furthermore, Kip adds to the list what a lot of others can't. The (meaningful) ability to have mixed tag matches.

3. Lance Rock - a very average worker with a comedy gimmick that isn't over. Nice wrestler but not worth keeping around.

Again, not that I'd care.. but I think the only reason Hoyt.. err, Rock, is around, is because he's one of the guys that's been there for a while. Plus, he doesn't seem to hurt with however they use him.

He's like the Chavo Guerrero of T.N.A.. you can slap as many stupid gimmicks on him as possible, he's just happy to be there, so he'll attempt selling the crap outta them.

4. So Cal Val - Maybe I'm alone on this - but I don't see a ton of potential in this "knockout."

She's not a "knockout" number one. She's a valet. I'd like to hope there is a difference.

Number two, she's single handedly helping Dutt get over, which is something Dutt couldn't do in his entire career in T.N.A. The "Original Playa from the H--whatever" couldn't draw ratings if his playa card depended on it. He's finally getting people's attention.. and it's because of her.

5. Hector Guerrero - His "Latino Heat" impersonation is lame and actually hurts LAX. Homicide is good on the mic and should be more of a mouthpiece.

After iMPACT! it looks like Hector and L.A.X. are no more. Which means he returns to the announcer's desk. (speaking of which, after hearing this guy cut promos for L.A.X.. who the shit believes he's a great announcer?)

6. Johnny Devine - He's been around for years, has had lot of gimicks and and has shown very little. He is actually using that same dumb gimmick where he sets up the video camera...lame. He's been a loyal guy but it's time to get rid of him.

Once again, much like Hoyt/Rock.. you can place Devine in the same catagory. He adds depth to their X-Division and Tag Team division. He's someone that doesn't mind being a jobber, because he's just happy to be there.. and unlike the W.W.E.'s jobbers, Devine can actually wrestle.. so it's not all bad.

7. Miss Jackie - Old and has used up the recognition that she garned with the WWE. Time to part ways - we'll miss those big boobs.

I don't wanna break it to you any time soon.. (and I guess I haven't checked to see exactly how old this post is, but it was top of the list, which means it's likely new.. but)

Jackie hasn't been on T.N.A. television in what now, two-three years? If she's still collecting a pay check, it's beyond me why.. but she isn't (to my knowledge) on their roster, and she definately isn't on television with them.. so this is a pointless excuse to pad your list, because you can't think of anyone else.

8. Rhino - There's just not a spot for him anymore. It seems like TNA is always trying to crowbar him into angles etc. He is not a top guy and probably will be mid-card guy for his career so it's not worth it to keep him around

Rhino is the hardcore elitest that T.N.A. needs when they finally turn Abyss back around. Guys like Rhino are going to be the ones putting on stellar hardcore matches, because that's what he does.

He isn't a wrestler, he's a brawler. When you need a gimmick hardcore street fight, monster's ball type match to go down.. Rhino's your man.

9 and 10. Team 3D (Brother Ray and Devon) - I am not opposed to keeping these two around as agents, trainers or some type of backstage role. But this team has done everything. When's the last time they've really done something creative in TNA? Time to step aside.

Team 3D is doing (I assume) what they're being paid to do.. help rub off their greatness as a tag team onto other's. When a team like Matt Morgan and Abyss defeat them.. it makes that randomly paired together team look impressive.

3D haven't won anything lately, which shows you that T.N.A. is merely trying to get all they can out of this team, through how impressive they've become over the years. It's no different than what T.N.A. is doing with Sting.

 

[Darkshot77]

Well go figure, someone claming to be a fan of Mark Madden has no idea what he is talking about.

1. James Storm-Are you freaking kidding me. This guy has great skill, is very good on the mic, and is increadably entertaining, Beer Money Inc. is one of the best things to happen to tag teams. Must be unlucky for you to still have him there, well "Sorry bout your Damn luck"

2.Kip James-Nothing would please me more than to see this waste of space gone. He makes the Beautiful People less appealing...if that was even possible.

3.Lance Rock-Just needs a gimmick tweak, stop bringing the gituars, and stop getting on the mic before matches. He is not horrible, he can put on a good match

4.So Cal Val-Simply because she was a non factor most of the time I didnt care about her. Now that she has made her transformation from Miss Elizabeth to Lita, it got Dutt over. But after it has ran its course...what happens then

5.Hector Guerrero-He has run his course, and last week on impact proved it, he may not be released but we wont be seeing him again.

6.Johnny Devine-He is a jobber that can put on a good match...he should stick arround.

7.Miss Jackie-ehh, dont really care either way.

8.Rhino-He may have lost a purpose for now, but be warned he will be back and he will mess someone up in a hardcore match.

9 and 10. Team 3D, really I have nothing to say on this topic, its all in another thread.

No one needs to be released, they just need tweaks and some need to be utilized better. Take Abyss for example, he needs to go back to being Abyss and not a Mankind that can't used weapons. Really I just think your being nitpicky.

 

[Robi2184]

The first person TNA has to cut is Vince Russo. The guys writing is horrendous. He destroyed WcW and he will destroy TNa with his horrible writing.

1. James Storm- Disagree he is a real good wrestler and Beer Money is a cool Tag Team, not what they need to do is make Storms an annoying Beer Drinking Cowboy and drop all the humor. What the hell is up with that stupid Football Drinking Helmet. Its ridiculous. Drop Jackie she is past her prime and get a hot ass looking Southern Girl with an attitude for Beer Money. Jackie has lost her sex appeal and looks like a Drag queen.

2.Kip James- Make sure when you fire James you send the other half of the Outlaw with him. BG James and Kip both need to retire and spend their times with their families horrible, horrible, horrible wrestlers.

3.Lance Rock- I like the Rock and Rave infection, the only problem is those dame stupid guitars and the mic time before every match. Lance should not ever see a mic, that is why you have Christy for, make him a badass bodyguard or something. Russo sucks.

4.So Cal Val- I think they should have stuck with her becoming the next Elizabeth. She is a beautiful girl and I think they really messed up the angle.

5.Hector Guerrero- This guys destroyed all the credibility LAX had, Im so happy he is gone.

6.Johnny Devine- Look Devine needs to go. Shark Boy & Eric Young are jobbers that can put on a good match. Devine is simply the guy with absolutely no gimmick what so ever.

7.Miss Jackie- Fire her ass and slap and hot ass southern girl on Beer Money and the possibilties are endless.

8.Rhino- TNA made Rhino soft, and that is why Rhino has become as bad as he has. Rhino was a Crazy MF and Russo simply destroyed his gimmick.

9. Team 3D- Past their Prime, Fat overweight old men who dont even have wrestling attire.

10. Booker T- I know this is gonna sound crazy, but Booker needs to go. I was watching TNA last night and this guy is horrendous. I dont know if it is Russo's horrible writing or what, but what is up with that horrible accent. The guy sucks.

Bring back the Fallen Angel, they are wasting this poor guys talent. The Curry Man thing was alright for a little bit, but now they have just milked the thing for too long.

I have no idea why they changed Abyss Charater, I hate the attire and what was become one of TNA's best up and coming performer was taken of tv and given some ******ed angle.

What is up with all the watched up wrestlers. Here is a perfect example. Look I love Sting, he was my favorite wrestle and I became a wrestling fan because of Sting. Last night I was watching TNA and I saw an old Sting, who looks out of shape and past his time. He even looks outdated. Ric was never past his prime and for a long time I thought Sting was gonna be the next Ric, but wrestling has evolved and Sting has not evolved with wrestling. He has failed to adjust. He needs to retire or put more passion and dedication to the sport. See guys like Mick and Ric Flair will always be remembered cause they always gave their all and evolved with the sport, but Sting sold out a while back and he is simply not what he used to be. As a fan I lost all respect for Sting who was once my favorite wrestler.

Last but not least Samoa Joe needs to be put on a freaking diet, the guy has lost all his shape. It really is damaging his apperance and credibility and he looks out of shape. He is not the Samoa Joe of ROH and I think TNA really needs to get on his ass.

There is million things wrong with TNA. They have need to do some spring cleaning and minimize their Roster. They need their wrestlers to get in shape, they need to get rid of a bunch of watched up stars, make your wrestlers wear wrestling attire. Oh and offcourse fire Russo.

Look when TNA first came out I loved the new direction and D' Amore was booking along with Dusty I thought they were really gonna turn the Page and become the next best thing, but after Russo was hired. I cannot even watch TNA to be honest. It like a circus act or some shit. They stop focusing the young guys and it became the Kurt Angle and Karen Angle wrestling show. Karen is hott ass hell, but come on now I want to see some wrestling.I hope they realize it in time, because rumors are alot of young wrestlers are starting to notice it and after seeing the success that guys like Punk ( my favorite Wrestler), Kendrick, Noble, Bourne and Cabana are having they will start jumping ship.

 

[Uncle Sam]

1. James Storm - Haven't we seen enough of Storm?

No. No we haven't. More Storm, I say. He's a better candidate for world champion than Joe.

The whole Cowboy gimmick is so lame.

You're lame.

They've tried a lot of different ideas to get this guy over and none really worked.

Let's play "List the ways":

1. Chris Harris Rivalry; produced the best and worst TNA match of that year at Sacrifice and Lockdown respectively. Storm is over.

2. Rhino Feud; resulted in the funniest heel promo I've seen in a long time and the best selling I have ever seen of a Gore. Storm is over.

3. Sting Fued; Sting "Oh, you want some! Well, why don't you... Wait, I'm the second highest paid guy here? Man, my schedule isn't relaxed enough. Screw you guys, I'm going home."

4. Beer Money; keeping the tag division afloat. Storm is over.

Unless they are going to do something different with him I say....cut cut cut.

There's a reason you don't run TNA. T_T

2. Kip James

Yup.

3. Lance Rock

Yup.

4. So Cal Val

Yup.

5. Hector Guerrero

Beaten to it. Except as Spanish announcer. I think...

6. Johnny Devine

Nah. Great jobber.

7. Miss Jackie

Yup.

8. Rhino

Nah. The very best jobber. TNA's Umaga.

9 and 10. Team 3D (Brother Ray and Devon)

Dunno. Maybe. They have name value, but are shit. Keep 'em around just in case.

 

[MarkMaddenSuperFan]

I stand by my picks of wrestlers that TNA should cut. It seems like most are in agreement with the exception of James Storm and Rhino. The Cowboy gimmick of James Storm simply is NOT over, nor is his lame tag team with the equally not over Robert Roode.

Rhino simply has no purpose in TNA. He has shown that he's not good enough to be a top guy in TNA and is basically a glorified jobber.

 

[CaseyisBA52'sGFnow]

1 - Kip James - I cant stand him. He's a annoying waste of space.

2 - Lance Hoyt - He realy never does anything and i personaly hate his stupid guitar hero gimmick. He used to be a potential star but this gimmick has killed him.

3 - Johnny Devine - They have nothing for him. This is proved by Devine using Alex shelleys old video taping gimmick. Exept Devine lacks the talent.

4 - Don West - Same as kip james. They should make BG James a announcer.

5 - Mike Tenay - He's annoying , He acts like he knows everything , He reeks cockieness. He also thinks he is more important than he realy is. Also his announcing sucks ass.

6 - Vince Russo - You know why. TNA sucks as of late. They need a change

 

[Harthan]

Got mixed feelings on this one. By the numbers:

1. James Storm - Afraid I can't agree at all. This guy is one half of a really good tag team (say what you will, Beer Money is pretty damn good) and I don't see any reason for TNA not to run them for a while. After that, I see Roode and Storm both having pretty good singles careers, either in TNA or in WWE. Storm is entertaining, pretty good on the mic and the ring...a solid tag team/midcarder all around, really.

2. Kip James - Here, however, I can agree 100%. Maybe even 110%. A complete waste of space. The Beautiful People...do they really need a male enforcer? Seriously...if they MUST have a male valet, surely there is someone better. Bring up some underused jobber...at least he'll get TV time out of it.

3. Lance Rock - I think the Rock 'N Rave Infection is an underused tag team. They should keep the rocker concept but drop the idiocy...i.e., the Guitar Hero guitars. Is TNA's budget THAT low? They can't afford some real Les Paul's for these two? That alone would be a huge improvement. I don't see him going anywhere as a singles star, but the Rock 'N Rave infection could be something.

4. So Cal Val - Is she supposed to be a Lita rip-off, or what. I don't even get it. Does she ever fricking wrestle? Then again, do have the Knockouts? Everyone talks about how much better they are than Divas...but at least the majority of Divas wrestle. Destroy this woman. Don't just fire her; obliterate her with fire and holy water.

5. Hector Guerrero - I don't really mind this guy as LAX's manager. He's a good talker and really is beneficial to LAX. I assume his loss is the hallmark of their split as a tag team. He shouldn't wrestle, although it was kind of a nice moment when he hit the Three Amigos on Impact. Still, without him managing LAX...what's the point?

6. Johnny Devine - I don't know. He doesn't do anything. He's a jobber. Doesn't TNA need jobbers? Maybe he'll improve, or maybe he'll be a happy jobber. I don't see a reason to actually get rid of him; he'll probably leave on his own.

7. Miss Jackie - Didn't she leave circa Sacrifice? I haven't seen her since whatever that stupid angle was.

8. Rhino - A shame. Just never found the right spot. He's not useless in TNA but I think he would serve himself better in the WWE. He'd be an instant ECW Champ.

9&10 - Really? The Dudleys? Team 3D? I think they're doing well enough in TNA. They're pretty darn good heels and they're working well to get new tag teams over. No reason to get rid of them, I think.

 

[mozenwrath]

I read through this thread and I see why creative doesn't listen to internet wrestling fans.

 

[Uncle Sam]

The Cowboy gimmick of James Storm simply is NOT over, nor is his lame tag team with the equally not over Robert Roode.

Roode and Storm are both over. Beer Money is very over. How are you measuring their overness? No, seriously. Because unless over = not over, I don't see how you're coming to that conclusion.

Rhino simply has no purpose in TNA. He has shown that he's not good enough to be a top guy in TNA and is basically a glorified jobber.

I will show you Rhino's purpose. Y'see, it's actually very simple:

 

[wolvdog316]

Not that I'm a huge WWE mark or TNA mark or hater of either product. But ratings havent went up that much despite WHO TNA brings in.

So before I would fire anybody, except a few, I would fire Russo. Get a new man/woman, no idea and then see who can maybe get over. Cause frankly grown men carrying 360 Guitars ain't gonna cut it. I think out of ALL those people mentioned, only Storm has the chance to go to the WWE and be something. The rest either already had their shot or they just plain suck.

 

[butsecks]

i agree with everything markmaddenfan said except for team 3d...its a joke to put them on there...why? i'll tell u why...who can draw better heat then them right now? not many if any...who can cut promos like brother ray in TNA right now? not manyi f any...their entertaining as hell and know how to get the crowd amped....KEEP TEAM 3D

 

[Dead Kennedy]

1. So Cal Val

Hot and can draw heat. No need to cut her as she's doing her job.

2. Kip James

Billy Gunn has never really been much. He doesn't do anything to positively affect TNA so I would cut him if I were in charge. Ending the gay gimmick wouldn't hurt though.

3. BG James

Road Dogg in TNA has sucked. Same thing as Billy Gunn. He could improve with a gimmick change though. He may be too old for a character like Road Dogg, but he could play a cool rebel face.

4. Hector Guerrero

Gobbledy Gooker. Aside from a small bit of name value he doesn't have much to bring to the table. I didn't like him as a manager for LAX, so I wouldn't keep him around.

5. Booker T

Booker T has been a waste of time in TNA. Of the few TNA matches I've seen, of which VERY few were Booker matches, he hasn't seemed like the same guy I saw in WWE. Sure, he went downhill for a while before becoming King Booker in WWE, but right now he's holding a main event spot for some talent that actually deserve it. Booker needs to start bringing the talent I know he has or he's just gonna be useless for TNA besides drawing power. I would cut him if he doesn't improve.

6. Jaqueline

Just like Booker, she's been downright sucky in TNA. She hasn't received the proper push that a female wrestler of her talent should get. Without a good push, she's pretty much a waste of money as she isn't exactly pleasing to the eyes, you know what I mean.

7. Brother Ray

Here I disagree, I still think Bubba Ray can deliver good tag matches. He's never been a great performer, but who can not like the Dudley Boyz? Gotta keep 'em around to maintain a good tag team division.

8. Brother Devon

^ This.

9. Don West

No excuses can be made for keeping this waste of space around, except for making Adamle look like JR in comparison. Biggest waste of money for TNA. I should travel back in time and basically advise TNA never to hire him at all. Fire his ass and replace him with Foley. Announce team = fixed.

10. Vince Russo

What can you say? The guy gets "Fire Russo" chants. His creative writing is so horrible right now it makes the dying days of WCW look stellar. Anyone could do a better job at Creative Writing than Russo at his current level. Biggest obvious firing in TNA. But seems like they won't do it until they receive death threats or are put in Saw-style machines. Any takers?
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Some of the talent you brought up for discussion have potential and do a good enough job to allow them to keep their contracts. Basically, everyone on the list that isn't obvious.

 

[shalliin]

While you claim there are too many wrestlers on the T.N.A. roster, I claim there are too few on a W.W.E. roster.. which is why T.N.A. is in the right for having double digit numbers on their's.

The more wrestler's you have, the more options you have to make sure you don't get stale matches. The only reason we DO get stale matches is because of creative, not the lack of talent.

I agree with you there, the WWE actually has a large roster but they only use a small percentage. The way they are doing things in ECW right now with their superstar initiative where they are attempting to display some fresh talent is good. It's given a chance to get on TV for guys that might not have been there without it. It's made Evan Bourne a name within the WWE. TNA creative has the talent roster beat over WWE in pure talent if not numbers, but they don't know what to do with a lot of them.

The best thing about people creating list's are the other people who get to come along and either tear them apart, or agree. I can't wait to see Sam destroy you for your #1 selection.

I bet you're a Chris Harris fan, aren't you?

I once thought James Storm wasn't as good as Harris, and I thought 100% wrong. Storm is funny, he's innovative, he's taking his gimmick and using it in new ways each week.

He's gone from being just your average cowboy (Smoking Gunns, anyone) to a Redneck that's actually worth paying attention to.

In a lot of ways you're right. he isn't just a copy of the smoking guns, but that doesn't really make him entertaining. If he were to actually try and compete and win the matches instead of resorting to some kind of interference or weapon 9 out of 10 times he might be more entertaining, but otherwise I find nothing interesting in him, though pairing him with rude to have the redneck/money pairing is interesting.

While I wouldn't be hurt if Kip were to get a pink slip to match his tights.. the fact is he's bringing a new form of life to a Knockout's division that's beginning to take a stale turn.

He's helping the Beautiful People become more 'powerful' and more of a threat in that division. Something Rico never could do with anything he involved himself in.

Furthermore, Kip adds to the list what a lot of others can't. The (meaningful) ability to have mixed tag matches.

not much to say about this except that it sickens me that they are putting this buy back into the role former the end of his WWE time with the Billy & Chuck gay marriage days. A recapture of Rico the hairstylist gone bad. Hopefully it's the last nail on the coffin of his career. He's had nothing of value since the end of the Attitude era and the DC clique.
He's a lot like Nash in that the only interesting time he had was 10 years ago and he has no relevance in today's wrestling era.

Again, not that I'd care.. but I think the only reason Hoyt.. err, Rock, is around, is because he's one of the guys that's been there for a while. Plus, he doesn't seem to hurt with however they use him.

He's like the Chavo Guerrero of T.N.A.. you can slap as many stupid gimmicks on him as possible, he's just happy to be there, so he'll attempt selling the crap outta them.

I'd put him more in line of guys like Val Venis and the like. Guys who had a spot for a short time but they never quite 'clicked' after a short burst of initial interest, but still managed to hang on to make a decent living as a jobber who when needed can step up in order to prop up a week division.

She's not a "knockout" number one. She's a valet. I'd like to hope there is a difference.

Number two, she's single handedly helping Dutt get over, which is something Dutt couldn't do in his entire career in T.N.A. The "Original Playa from the H--whatever" couldn't draw ratings if his playa card depended on it. He's finally getting people's attention.. and it's because of her.

Not much to say here except to remind people that one of the death kneels of some of the best looking 'divas' was when they were put into the roles of wrestlers. A diva or valet is not a wrestler. Except in a few rare cases. Trish Stratus, Sunny, and a few others, but most of them should remain out of the ring and serve as eye candy valets/distractions and the is what SoCal Val is there fore. She's not a wrestler and should never be put in that role. But she should be on TV. In skimpy outfits. Or tight fitting outfits.

After iMPACT! it looks like Hector and L.A.X. are no more. Which means he returns to the announcer's desk. (speaking of which, after hearing this guy cut promos for L.A.X.. who the shit believes he's a great announcer?)

I agree completely, Hector was only given an on air role as an attempt to cash in on the Guerrero name as Eddie's brother, but WWE did the same at first with Chavo and Vickie. The whole LAX thing started as an attempt for cashing in on the Eddi/chavo 'latino heat' gathering.

Once again, much like Hoyt/Rock.. you can place Devine in the same catagory. He adds depth to their X-Division and Tag Team division. He's someone that doesn't mind being a jobber, because he's just happy to be there.. and unlike the W.W.E.'s jobbers, Devine can actually wrestle.. so it's not all bad.

Here's the actual match for a guy like Chavo in the WWE. An experienced guy with talent who is used as the villain to try and bring up the others in the division, but when needed can step up and be a legitimate champion. He's also, like Chavo, a bit of a chameleon in that he has the ability to play both sides of the fence, and though seems more comfortable as a heel, can work as a face and doesn't really have to have the belt to be a force in the division.

I don't wanna break it to you any time soon.. (and I guess I haven't checked to see exactly how old this post is, but it was top of the list, which means it's likely new.. but)

Jackie hasn't been on T.N.A. television in what now, two-three years? If she's still collecting a pay check, it's beyond me why.. but she isn't (to my knowledge) on their roster, and she definately isn't on television with them.. so this is a pointless excuse to pad your list, because you can't think of anyone else.

Actually, he is refering to Jackie who is the manager for Storm and Roode. You know? Short, black, pride of tennessee? that is the jackie I believe he is refering to.

Rhino is the hardcore elitest that T.N.A. needs when they finally turn Abyss back around. Guys like Rhino are going to be the ones putting on stellar hardcore matches, because that's what he does.

He isn't a wrestler, he's a brawler. When you need a gimmick hardcore street fight, monster's ball type match to go down.. Rhino's your man.

Not really sure about Rhyno. I've always thought that he was in an unfortunate position because of his size. Too small to be a real threat as a heavy weight, but too built and large to fit in with the cruiser/light heavyweight set. This did create a bit of a niche for him that was of benefit during the original ECW days, but his time in WWE and TNA haven't done much for him.

Team 3D is doing (I assume) what they're being paid to do.. help rub off their greatness as a tag team onto other's. When a team like Matt Morgan and Abyss defeat them.. it makes that randomly paired together team look impressive.

3D haven't won anything lately, which shows you that T.N.A. is merely trying to get all they can out of this team, through how impressive they've become over the years. It's no different than what T.N.A. is doing with Sting.

I won't say that T3d is past their best or anything, but they do seem to have lost their edge. They might be picking on smaller tag teams, but they've gone down in ability over the years thanks to their own style. And while they might once have been the most innovative teams and are one of the 2 most highly decorated and popular teams (The other being LOD), the best and most entertaining of their matches are well past them.

 

[ExtremeSwagga93]

I agree with the most part, but, there are a few I don't:

Rhyno should be pushed IMO, I'm always entertained with Rhyno and it's a shame that he's in such a low position in TNA. He still has a good couple years left in him, and they shouldn't be wasted.

Team 3D are two of the best heels in TNA right now, they really know how to draw heat and are fun to hate. They're also good for putting over younger teams (aka Abyss and Morgan).

Storm has all the potential in the world to be a main eventer in TNA. He's got the ability and the mic skills. Letting him go would be stupid.

Lastly, the Rock and Rave Infection have potential. If they would replace the Guitar Hero Guitars with real guitars and make them less comical, they could easily be top contenders for the tag titles.

Everyone else on your list can go.

 

[GW Emperor]

TNA should axe the talent who are NOT good wrestlers, and i know that this is only a minority of talent, as opposed to WWE where the majority of talent are not good wrestlers, i believe that it would be best if TNA dominated WWE in this area even further.
The wrestlers who are not good enough to be in TNA and therefore should probably be axed would include the likes of Kevin Nash, Kip James, BG James, Mick Foley, Abdul Bashir, So Cal Val.